Maj. Gen. Darren W. McDew, director of public affairs for the Secretary of the Air Force, speaks to the audience at the Maxwell Officers’ Club on Feb. 4. As part of the African-American History Month celebration, General McDew related the historic struggles of African-Americans that were “validated by the 39 words” spoken by President Barack Obama while taking the oath of office. (Air Force photo by Jamie Pitcher)

Col. Kris D. Beasley, commander of the 42nd Air Base Wing, greets wing members as they prepare for the Jan. 30 fun run. The run began and ended at the “prop and wings” monument in front of building 800. Temperatures were as low as 26 degrees as the runners began their 5K journey through the base. (Air Force photo by Jamie Pitcher)

Lt. Gen. Allen Peck, Air University commander, explains the structure of the university to the AU Board of Visitors during a Tuesday breakfast meeting in downtown Montgomery. (Air Force photo by Melanie Rodgers)

Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addresses students assigned to the Air War College at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., on Oct. 28. (DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley)

Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addresses students assigned to the Air War College at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., on Oct. 28. (DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley)

Lt. Gen. Al Peck and Col. Tyrone M. "Woody" Woodyard greet Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, upon his arrival at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. on Oct. 28. General Peck is Air University commander, and Colonel Woodyard is 42nd Air Base Wing vice commander. Admiral Mullen is visiting the base to speak to students assigned to the Air Command and Staff College and the Air War College. (DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley)

Maj. Gen. Stephen Miller, LeMay Center commander and Air University vice commander, pins the second of two medals on 2nd Lt. Anthony Florentine during a ceremony Tuesday at Officer Training School. Lieutenant Florentine was presented with a Bronze Star and a Combat Action Medal for his deployment to Baghdad as an enlisted Airman. (Air Force photo by Sarah Blake)

Chief Master Sgt. Brye McMillon, Air University command chief, recently arrived at Maxwell after being stationed with the 18th Air Force at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The new command chief plans to help Airmen focus on their education. (Air Force photo by Scott Knuteson)